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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,640

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,137

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $33,230 $27,865 $33,435
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Options (change) 475 4,850 50
Options (change) 380 4,422 42
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $35,975 $35,640 $36,940
Total Invoice $34,460 $33,137 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year201820162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,975$35,640$36,940
Adjustments for Features-1750-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,800$35,640$36,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$34,460$33,137$34,327
Adjustments for Features-1680-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$33,137$34,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,790$6,615$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1680-279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180036%
Total Not Requested320064%

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